Broccoli cheddar tots
By Chatelaine212
PREP TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
Makes
36 tots
Photo, Erik Putz.
These bite-sized snacks are perfect for entertaining. (Bonus: They're baked, not fried!)
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 tsp salt , divided
- 6 cups broccoli florets , about 2 heads
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup panko
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 400F, then line a baking sheet with parchment.
- FILL a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt. Add broccoli and cook for 1 min. Remove to a large bowl of ice water and submerge broccoli to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with kitchen towel.
- PULSE broccoli in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl. Add egg, cheddar, panko, green onions, remaining ¼ tsp salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- SCOOP out 1 heaping tbsp of broccoli mixture and shape into a rectangular tot shape. Repeat with remaining mixture and place tots 1 in. apart on prepared sheet.
- BAKE until golden brown, 28 to 30 min.
Cheese grating tips
Nutrition (per piece)
- Calories
- 36,
- Protein
- 2 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g,
- Fat
- 2 g,
- Sodium
- 106 mg.
